Project Feasibility Report of Proposed Industrial Area Development (Industrial Area, Bagga2011d) by Rajasthan Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Limited
Project Feasibility Report Industrial Area, Baggad, Rajsamand
Rajasthan Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Limited (RIICO)
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TABLE OF CONTENT Chapters 1. Introduction of the Project/ Background Information ...... 1 1.1. Project Proponent (RIICO) ...... 1 1.1.2. Unit – Udaipur, RIICO ...... 2 1.1.3. Existing Industrial Area of RIICO around the site ...... 2 1.2. Brief Description of Nature of the Project ...... 2 1.3. Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the Project ...... 2 2. Project Description ...... 4 2.1. Location of the project ...... 4 2.2. Connectivity of the proposed project site ...... 5 2.3. Size and Magnitude of Operation...... 5 2.4. Type of Industries ...... 5 2.5. Raw materials Requirement ...... 6 2.6. Water Requrement ...... 6 2.7. Power Requirement ...... 6 2.8. Waste Mangement ...... 7 2.8.1. Construction Waste Management ...... 7 2.8.2. Municipal Solid Waste Management ...... 7 2.8.3. Hazardous Waste Management ...... 7 2.9. Cost of the project ...... 8 3. Infrastructure Development ...... 9 3.1. Development of Plots ...... 9 3.2. Green Area development ...... 9 3.3. Road development ...... 11 3.4. Drainage System ...... 11 3.5. Rainwater Harvesting ...... 11 3.6. Implementation Schedule ...... 13 4. Existing Site Conditions ...... 14 4.1. Existing Features of the Project Site and Surroundings ...... 14 4.2. Topography of the site ...... 15 4.3. Climate ...... 15 4.4. Land Use ...... 17 4.5. Baseline Environmental Quality ...... 18 4.6. Ecological Environment ...... 21 4.7. Socio-economic Profile of the project affected villages ...... 32 4.7.1. Population ...... 32 4.7.2. Sex ratio ...... 32 4.7.3. SC/ST Population ...... 32 4.7.4. Literacy rate ...... 33 4.7.5. Workers profile...... 33 4.8. Infrastructure facilities ...... 33 4.8.1. Educational Facilities ...... 33 4.8.2. Medical Facilities ...... Error! Bookmark not defined. 4.8.3. Drinking Water Facilities ...... 34 4.8.4. Communication Facilities ...... 34
List of Tables Table 1.1 : RIICO - At a Glance ...... 1 Table 2.1 : Connectivity of proposed project site ...... 5 Table 2.2 : Area Statement ...... 5 Table 2.3 : Requirement of Construction Materials ...... 6 Table 2.4 : Cost of the project ...... 8 Table 3.1 : Details of Plots ...... 9
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Table 3.2 : Species to be Planted...... 10 Table 3.3 : Details of Road Development ...... 11 Table 3.4 : Runoff Calculations ...... 12 Table 3.5 : Implementation Schedule ...... 13 Table 4.1 : Khasra-wise land Use of the project Site ...... 15 Table 4.2 : Land Use Category ...... 17 Table 4.3 : Sampling Locations ...... 18 Table 4.4 : Air Monitoring Data ...... 19 Table 4.5 : Noise Quality of the Study Area ...... 20 Table 4.6 : Ground Water Quality of the Study Area ...... 20 Table 4.7 : Soil Quality of the Study Area ...... 21 Table 4.8 : List of Tree Species Reported at Site ...... 25 Table 4.9 : List of Bushes and Grasses Reported at Site ...... 26 Table 4.10 : Common Mammals observed in the project site ...... 27 Table 4.11 : Common Avifauna observed in the project site ...... 27 Table 4.12 : Common Avifauna observed in the Study Area ...... 31
List of Figures Figure 2.1 : Project Location Map ...... 4 Figure 3.1 : RWH Pit Design ...... 13 Figure 4.1 : 500 m radius Map of the proposed project site ...... 14 Figure 4.2 : Current Site Photographs ...... 15 Figure 4.3 : Windrose Diagram (Summer Season) ...... 17 Figure 4.4 : Land Use Map of the Study Area ...... 18 Figure 4.5 : Tree species Reported at the Project Site ...... 26 Figure 4.6 : Bushes Reported at the Project Site ...... 27 Figure 4.7 : Avifauna Reported at the Project Site ...... 28 Figure 4.8 : General, SC and ST Population ...... 32 Figure 4.9 : Literates and Illiterates ...... 33 Figure 4.10 : Workers profile of Village: Baggad ...... 33
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1. INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT/ BACKGROUND INFORMATION
1.1. Project Proponent (RIICO) 1. Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation, popularly known as RIICO, is a premier agency of Government of Rajasthan that has played an important role in the industrial development of Rajasthan. RIICO is mainly engaged in site selection and acquisition of land, financial assistance to smalls medium and large scale projects, equity participation in large projects on merit, technical consultancy for project identification and technical tie up, escort services, facilitation of government clearances, merchant banking and financial tie -ups and extending incentives and concessions as per the policy of the State Government. The corporation was incorporated on 28th March, 1969 as RIMDC and got its present name on 1st January, 1980.
2. RIICO is also the sole government agency in the State involved in development of land for industrial enterprises. Large, medium and small scale projects get an easy access to a ready -to- use base with supportive infrastructure facilities in the industrial areas, developed and managed by RIICO.The financial and vital infrastructural facilities provided by RIICO has contributed to promoting accelerated growth of industrial sector in the State. RIICO has 26 offices in Rajasthan and one on Delhi and has staff strength of 1054. As on November 30, 2010, RIICO has total authorized capital of Rs. 2,350 million and paid-up capital of Rs. 2,102 million. A brief summary of RIICO is presented in Table 1.1
Table 1.1 : RIICO - At a Glance S. No. Particular Details 1. Investment Catalysed Rs. 64,000 million 2. Employment Generated 100064 Nos. 3. Land Acquired 61,771.68 acres 4. Land Developed 40,610.32 acres 5. Industrial Areas 321 Nos. 6. Growth Centres 5 Nos. 7. Mini Growth Centres 9 Nos. 8. Plots Allotted 50,824 Nos. 9. Industries in Production in Industrial Areas 28,021 Nos.
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1.1.2. Unit – Udaipur, RIICO 3. The proposed project comes under the Udaipur Unit of RIICO, which has it’s registered office at Road No. 2, Mewar Industrial Area, Udaipur – 313001. The Udaipur Unit has successfully administered several industrial area within and surrounding the Udaipur District. These include the followings:
Mewar Industrial Area, Udaipur Sukher Industrial Area, Udaipur Fateh Nagar Industrial Area, District: Udaipur. Sanwar Industrial Area, District: Udaipur Pratap nagar Industrial Area, Gudli Industrial Area Bhamashah (Kaladwas) Industrial Area, Udaipur Kaladwas IID Centre, Udaipur Dohinda Industrial Area Rajnagar Industrial area, District: Rajsamand 1.1.3. Existing Industrial Area of RIICO around the site 4. The Nearest Industrial area of the proposed project site is Rajnagar Industrial Area which is located about 56 km distant from the project site at southern direction. Mostly Marble cutting and polishing industries are present in Rajnagar Industrial Area.
1.2. Brief Description of Nature of the Project 5. The proposed project is the development of Industrial Area. Keeping in view the future development of the area and the need of developed and well organized industrial area in the region; RIICO has proposed the same in Village: Baggad.
6. Infrastructure development and allocation of the plots will be responsibilities of RIICO. Infrastructure Development includes Road, Stormwater Drainage System, Water supply, Power supply, Green Area development etc.
1.3. Employment Generation (Direct and Indirect) due to the Project 7. It is expected that, during construction phase the requirement of labour will be 75 persons per day. Local labours will be employed from the surrounding villages. A temporary labour camp also may be provided as per the situation. However, the responsibility of constructing a labour camp, if the need be, will lie with the Civil contract awardee.
8. During Operationa phase, there will be both Direct and Indirect employment generation. About 2000 persons will be directly employed by RIICO itself for
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maintenance of the industrial area, among which 500 persons will be skilled labour.
9. Besides, it is expected that the individual industries may generate employment opportunity for approximately 10,000 persons in total.
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2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 2.1. Location of the project 10. The proposed project is situated in Village Baggad of Tehsil: Bhim, District Rajsamand. The Co-ordinates of the project site ranges from 25o35’59.77”N, 73o53’53.74”E to 25o34’10.72”N, 73o53’30.47”E. The location Map of the proposed project site is given in Following Figure 2.1
Figure 2.1 : Project Location Map
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2.2. Connectivity of the proposed project site 11. The proposed project site is situated about 56 km away from the City of Rajsamand and 25 km away from Bhim. NH-8 abutes by the project site. Nearest Railway Station is Kamali Ghat which is 8 km away from the project site and Nearest Airport is Dabok Airport which is 135km away. The connectivity is given in following Table 2.1.
Table 2.1 : Connectivity of proposed project site Description Features Distance Direction Nearest Highway National Highway – 8 Abutes by East Nearest Railway Station Kamali Ghata 8 km South Nearest Airport Dabok 135 km South West Nearest Village Baggad 0.5 km East Nearest City Bhim 25 km North 2.3. Size and Magnitude of Operation 12. The total Area of the proposed project site is 107.053 hectares. Industrial as well as Commercial plot are planned to be developed.
13. 266 nos. of plots will be developed Detailed area Statement is given in following Table 2.2.
Table 2.2 : Area Statement S. No. Description Area in Hectares Area in Acres 1 Area under Industrial Plots 61.586 152.18 3 Area under Commercial Plots 3.254 8.04 4 Area under Roads 21.852 53.99 5 Area under Services 2.991 7.39 6 Area under Open Land 1.979 4.89 7. Area under Green Buffer 3.672 9.07 8 Area Under Reserved for Future Planning 3.420 8.45 Total Area Under Scheme 107.053 264.534
2.4. Type of Industries 14. The project is in its planning stage now. At this point of time, the type of industries to come up can not be categorically said. However, it is being expected that Mineral Grinding, Marble Processing, Engineering works, Mineral-based Industries will come up in the proposed Industrial Area. Also, in addition to promoting the drug formulation unit. No Category A or Category B type of industries as per EIA Notification, 14th September, 2006 as amended on 1st December, 2009 is anticipated.
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2.5. Raw materials Requirement 15. The proposed project being a plotted area development raw material is required only during Construction phase. Construction materials like stones, aggregates, Bitumens etc. will be sourced from Baggad quarry. The transportation of raw materials will be the responsibility of civil contract awardees by means of Commercial vehicles.
16. However, RIICO will monitor that Good construction practices are being adopted by the civil contract awardee. Transportation of the Raw material will be done in covered conditions only. Each vehicle will be checked for PUC. Construction material will be stored in Covered area. Water will be sprinkled regularly on the Haul road to minimize the fugitive emissions.
17. Approximate quantity of the construction materials that is required is given in following Table 2.3.
Table 2.3 : Requirement of Construction Materials Description Requirement Soil 30000 Cum Stone 10000 Cum Aggregates 15000 Cum Bitumen 80 MT
2.6. Water Requrement 18. There will be water requirement of approximately 15 KLD including 5 KLD domestic water requirements for workers (45 lpcd for 75 workers) during the construction phase based on construction activity requirement. The water requirement during this phase will be met from the existing ground water sources outside the proposed industrial area. Drinking water at construction sites will be provided by RIICO.
19. Based on the data collected from RIICO of its operational industrial areas, the water requirement in the proposed project during operation phase will be about 1203 KL/day (water requirement per acres = 1000 gallons/day).
20. The water requirement during operation phase will be met by RIICO by approved source. Any extra requirement of water other than the quantity stated above will be arranged by the industries themselves.
2.7. Power Requirement 21. Electricity will be supplied by RIICO during operation phase. 2 MVA Grid sub- station will be set up by Ajmer Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited. Power back-up
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facility will not be provided by RIICO. Individual Industries will arrange for their own Power Back-up. Power lines will also be set up by RIICO. It is estimated that about 8 kms of power line to be laid. During construction phase, there will be no power requirement.
2.8. Waste Mangement 2.8.1. Construction Waste Management 22. Waste during construction activity relates to excess cement mix or concrete left after work is over, rejection caused due to change in design or wrong workmanship etc. These are normally re-used as filling at the same site after completion of excavation work. Demolition and/or construction waste will be utilized in road construction wherever possible.
23. Excavated earth during the civil works including road construction, fencing, drainage, site leveling etc., shall be utilized within the project site. Topsoil shall be conserved and will be utilized in the areas earmarked for greenbelt development.
2.8.2. Municipal Solid Waste Management 24. Approximately 10 to 15 kg of municipal solid waste will be generated from the construction camp and construction site. This will be collected and disposed off in a fenced pit dugout at the site and covered properly after completion of construction activity.
25. Waste management would be the responsibility of individual industries. Individual industry will provide system for municipal solid waste collection, storage and disposal. Each industry shall have to comply with the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2000 and amendments therefore.
26. Approximately 2000 persons will be involved during the operation phase of the project. Taking into consideration approximately 0.15 kg/person/day of municipal solid waste generation, the total municipal waste generation in the proposed industrial area will be about 300 kg/day.
2.8.3. Hazardous Waste Management 27. During construction phase no hazardous waste will be generated.
28. During operation phase hazardous waste management would be the responsibility of individual industries. Prior to the commencement of production, each unit shall take authorization for storage, handling and transport of hazardous waste, as per the Hazardous Waste (Management,
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Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008 and amendments thereof.
2.9. Cost of the project 29. The project is in it’s planning Stage. The total approximate cost of the project is estimated to be Rs.3945 Lakhs. Tentative break-up of the cost is given in following Table 2.4.
Table 2.4 : Cost of the project Description Cost Land cost Rs. 245 Lakhs Infrastructure development Cost Rs. 3500 Lakhs Cost for Environmental Management Rs. 200 Lakhs Total Rs.3945 Lakhs
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3. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
3.1. Development of Plots 30. The responsibility of RIICO will be site development, infrastructure development and allotment of plots for Industrial units. Infrastructure to be provided by RIICO includes the following things:
Major and Arterial Roads. Drainage System Power Station (GSS) and Electric supply line. Green Area Rainwater Harvesting Structure. 31. 266 numbers of plots will be developed the details of which Plots (Size and Numbers) are provided in following Table 3.1.
Table 3.1 : Details of Plots Type Size Area(m2) Nos. SP As per Site 4-5 Acres 09 A 80 m x 125 m 10000 03 E 50 m x 80 m 4000 28 F 30 m x 65 m 2000 62 G 30 m x 50 m 1500 53 G1 25 m x 40 m 1000 57 H 20 m x 35 m 700 27 H1 20 m x 25 m 500 27 TOTAL NO. OF PLOTS 266
3.2. Green Area development 32. 3.672 Hectares of Area within the project site will be developed as Green Area by RIICO only. Besides, individual industries will also provide green area in their own plot as per RSPCB Consent Condition.
33. In order to assure proper greenbelt development, following management plan will be adopted:
Healthy and established sapling having 1m height should be selected for planting in greenbelt to avoid mortality
Pit measurements of 0.6 m x 0.6 m x 0.6 m are to be dug up at desired point in triangular pattern
The tall shrubs and dwarf trees with 3 m spacing between plants and rows is sufficient while medium and tall trees in middle and rear rows are to be
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planted at a distance of 6-7 m and 8-10 m apart respectively depending upon the space available.
Close plantation is recommended for accommodating more number of trees per unit area resulting in more leaf surface
The pit should be filled with mixture of cow dung manure and soil in ratio of 1:4. 10 gm suitable soil conditioner should be properly mixed with the soil and manure to kill the termites and insect.
Close plantation with three tiers system keeping dwarf trees with round canopy exposed to the source of emission followed by medium and tall trees with cylindrical canopy is ideal design for the polluted area, because all plants are exposed to the pollutants. Thick plantation shall be done along the periphery and along the proposed road.
Close plantation also result in tall trees with deeper roots and ultimately yield more bio-mass per unit area and more efficient absorption of pollutants. Plantation of trees in staging arrangement in multiple rows across the direction of the wind is recommended for better trapping and absorption of the pollutants.
34. Plant species with pollution abatement capacity will be planted. The List of same is given in following Table 3.2
Table 3.2 : Species to be Planted Species with Higher Sound Absorption Co-efficient S.No Scientific Name Common Name Type 1 Ficus benjamina Weeping fig Shrub, Tree 2 Howea forsteriana Thatch palm Shrub 3 Dracaena fragrans Corn plant Shrubs 4 Dracaena marginata Madagascar dragon tree Shrubs, tree 5 Schefflera arboricola Dwarf umbrella tree Shrub Species suitable for Noise and Dust Pollution Attenuation 1 Alostonia scholaris Indian Devil tree Tree 2 Butea monosperma Dhak Tree 3 Erythrina variegata Indian coral tree Tree 5 Pterospermum aceriolium karnikara tree Tree 6 Tamarindus indica Tamarind Tree 7 Terminalia arjuna Arjun Tree 9 Betula pendula Silver birch Tree 10 Cornus alba Dogwood Small Tree 11 Junipeus chinensis Chinese juniher Tree 12 Populus ferolinensis Populus Tree 13 Syringe vulgarus Common liliac shrub 14 Viburnum lantana Wayfaring Tree Shrub
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Species for Dust and Air Pollution Abatement S.No Scientific Name Height Duct collection Air Pollution Index tolerant 1 Albizzia lebbeck Tall Moderate High 2 Azadirachta indica Tall Fair Medium 3 Pithecolobium dulce Tall Moderate High 4 Ficus glomerata Tall Moderate High 5 Ficus infectoria Tall Moderate High 6 Polyalthia longifolia Tall Moderate Medium 7 Tectona grandis Tall Moderate Medium 8 Terminalia arjuna Tall Moderate Medium 9 Bauhinalia purpurea Medium Good Low 10 Cassia fistula Medium Fair High 11 Lagerstroemia Medium Fair High flosreginae 12 Saraca indica Medium Fair Fair 13 Thesperia populrea Medium Moderate Fair 14 Acacia Arabica Dwarf Good High 15 Diospyros embryopteris Dwarf Moderate High 3.3. Road development 35. Development of roads is an integral part of planning for an industrial area. NH-8 abutes by the project site. Thus, there is no requirement of development of Approach to the project site. Internal Road development will be done by RIICO. The details are as follows Table 3.3.
Table 3.3 : Details of Road Development ROW Road length (km) 45 m 1.16 30 m 0.96 24 m 3.77 18 m 2.26
3.4. Drainage System 36. Waste water generated from individual industries during Operation Phase will be treated in their allotted premises only. RIICO will not arrange any facility for wastewater treatment. However, drainage system will be provided. Open surface drains of length about 15 km will be provided by RIICO.
3.5. Rainwater Harvesting 37. 30 nos. of rainwater harvesting pits have been proposed for the project. Main emphasis given in the planning of the storm water drainage system is on recharging the underground aquifer of the area while having the safe disposal of storm water without flooding the campus. A network of storm water disposal drains will be planned which will finally dispose off into a percolation
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well for direct injection of collected storm water into the ground water. Bar screens and silt traps have been incorporated before the percolation wells to remove the silt, heavier particles and other objectionable material which can cause the choking of the percolation well. The drainage system shall be led to various percolation wells catering to different parts of the catchments area. Silt traps will be provided at inlet to each percolation well. The overflow from percolation wells will either be inter-connected or will be pumped to the storm water disposal line to be provided by RIICO.
38. It is estimated that approximate runoff from the proposed project premises will be 3055.63 m3. 30% of the plot areas (Industrial and Commercial) is considered in run-off calculation assuming the same will be roof top area available from the Industrial plots. Besides, Road area and Green area is considered in runoff calculation.
Table 3.4 : Runoff Calculations Area Run-off Peak hourly Runoff Description (sq.m.) Coefficient Rainfall (m) volume (m3) Assumed Roof -top Area from 184758 0.8 0.03 4434.19 Industrial Plots (30 %) Assumed Roof -top Area from 9762 0.8 0.03 234.29 Commercial Plots (30 %) Green Area 11016 0.2 0.03 66.10 Road Area 65556 0.7 0.03 1376.68 Total Runoff Vollume 6111.25 Assuming 30 minutes retention time in each pit, the rechargeable 3055.63 runoff volume is Effective Diameter of Recharge pit (m) 5.00 Effective Depth of the recharge pit (m) 6.00 Volume of Recharge pit (m3) 117.75 Number of RWH Pit required 25.95 Number of Recharge Provided 30
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Figure 3.1 : RWH Pit Design
3.6. Implementation Schedule 39. The tentative project schedule is presented in following Table 3.56.
Table 3.5 : Implementation Schedule Description Timeline Road Work 2011-2012 Power Line 2012-2013 Water Supply 2012-2013 Drainage work 2013-2014
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4. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
4.1. Existing Features of the Project Site and Surroundings 40. A major portion of the project site is covered with Uncultiviable Fallow land. Some Open Scrubland also exists within the proposed project site of Industrial Area, Baggad. Scattered vegetations is observed. At the North- eastern side of the project site a hillock is present.No habitation is observed within the project site.
41. NH-8 abutes by the project site on the eastern side. A natural stormwater drain is present at the northern side of the proposed project site. A Village road is there at the southern side and the western side of the site is flanked by hillocks, agricultural land, Open scrubland etc.
42. The satellite Imagery of the proposed project site is given in Figure 4.1. The Khasra-wise land use of the proposed project site as per revenue records are given in Table 4.1
Figure 4.1 : 500 m radius Map of the proposed project site
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Table 4.1 : Khasra-wise land Use of the project Site KHASRA NO. LAND TYPE LAND USE 2940 Govt. Land Fallow Land 2944 Govt. Land Agricultural Fallow 2945 Govt. Land Fallow Land 2959 Min Govt. Land Hillock
4.2. Topography of the site 43. The project site has a steep slope towards South with a level difference of approximately 14 m. The elevation of the site ranges between 647 m AMSL at south to 633 m AMSL at North. Presence of the Hillock increased the the contour level on the northern side. The site also has slope towards west.
44. Current Site Photographs are given in following Figure 4.2.
North South
East West Figure 4.2 : Current Site Photographs 4.3. Climate 45. The district experiences arid to semi-arid type of climate. Mean annual rainfall (1971-2005) of the district is 553.2 mm whereas normal rainfall (1901-1970) is lower than average rainfall and placed at 551 mm. Almost 93% of the total annual rainfall is received during the southwest monsoon which enters the district in the third or fourth week of June and withdraws in the mid of
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September. The highest mean annual rainfall (673.2mm) is received at Kumbhalgarh, which lies near the south-western boundary of the district. The lowest mean annual rainfall (494.8mm) is received at Bhim, which lies in the northern part of the district. The rainfall at the remaining station does not very much. The highest monthly rainfall (18 mm) is received in the month of August and lowest (1.0mm) in the month of February. Probability of annual rainfall exceeding 700 mm is only 10%. However, there is 90% probability that the annual rainfall will be more than 250 mm.
46. The winter season sets in after about the middle of November, when both day and night temperatures begin to drop steadily up to month of January. January is the coldest month with mean daily minimum temperature of 7.8ºC. The day and night temperatures rise rapidly from February to May. May is the hottest month of the year with mean daily maximum temperature of 38.6ºC.
47. The relative humidity is gradually low except during South-West monsoon season. The highest relative humidity (81%) is recorded in the month of April at 17:30 hrs. The summer season is the driest part of the year. Winds are generally light with some strengthening in the later half of summer and south- west monsoon season. In the period from May to September winds blow from directions between South & West. In the post monsoon season the winds are predominantly from direction between North-West & North-East. The potential evapotranspiration is highest in the month of May and lowest in month of December. Evapotranspiration is more than rainfall in all the month except in July and August.
4.3.1. Micro-meteorology at site 48. Meteorological study exerts a critical influence on air quality as it is an important factor in governing the ambient air quality. The meteorological data recorded during the study period is used for interpretation of the baseline information as well as input for air quality simulation models. Meteorological data was collected for summer season (March to May, 2011). A meteorological station was installed in Village: Baggar at about 10 m above the ground level. All care was taken to see that the station is free from obstructions to free flow of winds. Wind speed, wind direction, temperature and relative humidity data was collected daily on hourly basis during the study period.
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49. The windrose diagram of Summer Season for the study area is shown in Figure 4.3. The analysis of the average wind pattern shows predominant winds from W, WNW and NW with wind frequencies of 25 %, 28.1 % and 17.7% respectively. The calm conditions were prevailed for 6.28 % of the total time. Average Wind Speed in summer season is 3.41 m/s.
Figure 4.3 : Windrose Diagram (Summer Season) 4.4. Land Use 50. Land use / land cover map of 10 km study area has been show in Figure 4.4. The predominant land use of the Study area is vegetation which constitutes of 37.26%. This is due to the presence of wildlife sanctuary at the North-west side of the project site. Other predominant land use in the study area is Agricultural Fallow Land (27.12 %) and Open Land (25.25%) Table 4.1 shows the land use categories with the respective percentages in the study area.
Table 4.2 : Land Use Category
Land use/ land cover classes Area in Sq Km Area in % Vegetation 117.25 37.26 Water bodies 1.17 0.37 Agriculture land 15.30 4.86 Agri Fallow land 85.33 27.12
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Settlement 8.42 2.67 Barren land 6.13 1.94 Open land 79.47 25.25 Total 314.61 100
Figure 4.4 : Land Use Map of the Study Area 4.5. Baseline Environmental Quality 4.5.1. Sampling locations 51. Monitoring of Baseline Environmental Quality of the Study Area has been done during Summer Season (March-May, 2010). Table 4.3 Shows the Sampling location.
Table 4.3 : Sampling Locations Code Location Distance from the Site Direction Ambient Air Sampling Locations AQ1 Village: Baggad 1 km North AQ2 Village: Peepli 1.2 km West AQ3 Village: Kamali Ghata 3.2 km South-West Noise Sampling Locations NQ1 Project site - - NQ2 Village: Baggad 1 km North NQ3 Village: Peepli 1.2 km West NQ4 Village: Kamali Ghata 3.2 km South-West Ground water Sampling Locations GW1 Village: Baggad 1 km North
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GW2 Village: Peepli 1.2 km West GW3 Village: Kamali Ghata 3.2 km South-West Soil Sampling Locations SQ1 Project Site - - SQ2 Village: Peepli 1.2 km West SQ3 Village: Kamali Ghata 3.2 km South-West 4.5.1. Air Quality 52. Preliminary air sampling and monitoring was carried out in the months of April, May and June 2010 for summer season and December, 2010 for winter season to establish the air quality of the study area.
53. Sampling locations were selected based upon:
Sensitivity of site, where the construction activity and traffic due to the proposed project will take place. Presence of sensitive receptors such as settlements. Representative locations of regional air quality 54. Fine Particulate Sampler APM-550 of Envirotech Instruments, New Delhi, are being used for monitoring of Particulate matter less than 2.5 micron size
(PM2.5), Particulate Matter less than 10 micron size (PM10) Sulphur Dioxide
(SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx). Samples were collected and analyzed
for PM2.5, PM10, SO2 andNOx. Monitoring was done twice a week for at each location during the study periods (March to May 2011).
55. The average of the analytical results of air quality monitoring in the above mentioned locations are compared against the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The maximum, minimum and average values at each location are given in following Table.
Table 4.4 : Air Monitoring Data Location Baggad Peepli Kamlighat Max. 69 80 163 Min. 50 50 112 PM10 Avg. 58 64 126 Max. 35 38 70 Min. 22 22 45 PM2.5 Avg. 28 31 64 Max. 12.1 8.9 15.4 Min. 8.8 5.0 11.2 Sox Avg. 10.4 6.8 13.4 Max. 17.0 11.5 26.5 Min. 12.8 8.8 18.2 Nox Avg. 14.3 10.6 22.5
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4.5.2. Noise Quality 56. Noise monitoring was carried out at 4 locations. Noise measurements were done using Cygnet Sound Level Meter Model 2031A. Monitoring was carried out both in the day and night time and accordingly Leq day and night were derived from the monitored data including the peak values.
57. The results of the monitoring are provided in Table 4.5. Monitored levels were compared against Ambient Noise Standards prescribed under Gazette Notification 643 of Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India.
Table 4.5 : Noise Quality of the Study Area Day Time Night Time Location Lmax Lmin Leq Lmax Lmin Leq Project Site 57.3 31.6 50.2 55.2 29.5 42.5 Peepli Nagar 62.4 35.5 52.6 56.8 31.4 43.4 Baggad 61.7 34.8 54.0 58.3 30.2 44.2 Kamlighat 68.5 38.7 58.2 60.5 34.3 48.6
4.5.3. Water Quality 58. Water sampling and subsequent analysis were carried out to determine both the groundwater and surface water quality of the study area.
59. Ground water samples were collected from 3 locations during the study period and analyzed for a number of physico-chemical parameters. The results of the physico-chemical analysis of ground water are given in Table 4.6.
Table 4.6 : Ground Water Quality of the Study Area Location Parameters Baggad Peepli Nagar Kamali Ghat Colour (Hazen Units) Less than 5 Less than 5 Less than 5 Conductivity (μmhos / cm) 3097 3670 1349 Turbidity, NTU 3.2 2 0.8 pH 6.9 7.1 7.2 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) 1864 1856 734.2 Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 15 N.D. N.D. Total Hardness as CaCO3 (mg/l) 547.9 453.2 432.6 Chlorides as Cl (mg/l) 493.1 782.7 97.8 Sulphates as SO4 (mg/l) 30 40 35 Nitrates as NO3 (mg/l) 6.2 7.4 3.8 Phosphates as PO4 (mg/l) N.D. N.D. N.D. Florides as F (mg/l) 0.4 0.4 0.4 Iron as Fe (mg/l) 0.6 0.1 0.2 Lead as Pb (mg/l) N.D. N.D. N.D. Copper as Cu (mg/l) N.D. N.D. N.D.
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Nickel as Ni (mg/l) N.D. N.D. N.D. Zinc as Zn (mg/l) N.D. 0.6 N.D. Chromium Total as Cr (mg/l) N.D. N.D. N.D. Manganese as Mn (mg/l) N.D. N.D. N.D. Oil & grease (mg/l) N.D. N.D. N.D. Calcium as Ca (mg/l) 214.2 26.3 32.9 Magnesium as Mg (mg/l) 120.1 94.1 85.09 Total alkalinity (mg/l) 470.9 454.7 442.5 Total coliform, MPN/100 ml 7.4 Nos. 7.4 Nos. 7.2 Nos.
4.5.4. Soil Quality 60. Soil samples were collected from the project site, Gulabpura and Nakshanpura. The result of Analysis is given in following Table.
Table 4.7 : Soil Quality of the Study Area Location Parameters Project Site Peepli Nagar Kamlighat Colour Reddish Reddish Reddish Texture Sandy Loam Sandy Loam Sandy Loam pH(20% slurry) 7.27 7.43 7.28 Conductivity ( μmhos / cm, 20% slurry) 126.3 106.8 113.4 Bulk density (gm/cc) 1.43 1.43 1.44 Moisture (%) 3.82 4.63 5.16 Chlorides (mg/kg) 342.4 317.9 293.5 Organic Matter (% v/v) 0.44 0.8 0.39 Water Holding Capacity(%) 13.2 14.2 12.6 Potassium (mg/kg) 30 30 35 Phosphorous(mg/kg) 3.98 4.25 4.52 Nitrogen (mg/kg.) 44.62 43.2 529 Carbonate (mg/kg) Nil Nil Nil Bicarbonate (mg/kg) 930 1020 960 SAR 1.04 1.06 1.13
4.6. Ecological Environment 4.6.1. National Park / Wildlife sanctuary 61. Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary: Todgarh Raoli Wildlife Sanctuary is about 2 km, towards west of proposed project site. It spread over an area 495.27 Sq. Km of Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest.
62. The flora reported in the Todgarh Raoli wildlife Sanctuary are Umbia,Dhaak, Kankeda, Jhinja, Roonjh, Bargad, Peepal, Gular, Ber,Babool , Khair, Dhawda, Mahuwa, Hingot, Goyakhair, Kumtha, Kadam, Dhokda, Khirni, Aanwala, Salar ,Karaya ,Gurjan , Kair, Kanther, Gangeran, Kalisyali, Googal, Chanbor, Aanwal, Adusa, Jalijamni, Ratti, Doodhi, Shatawar, Khaata limbu, Kikoda, Salarbel, Amarbel, Punwad, Andhiveda, Chirchita, Van Tulsi, Koli Kanda,
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Jhonjru. Majority of these species have xerophytic adaptation and has very less water requirement.
63. These forest provide habitat for primary consumer (herbivorous) like Chinkara,Nilgai, Sambar, Common Langur, etc. which support omnivorous and carnivorous Indian Pangolin ,Jungle cat ,Leopard , Porcupine, Sloth Bear ,Jackal,Indian Wild Boar ,Common Palm Civet ,Sloth Bear .
64. Avifauna reported in this sanctuary are black shouldered kite, Shikra, White- backed Vulture, Spotted Owlet ,Yellow-footed Green Pigeon,Grey, Fowl,Grey, Partridge,Grey, Jungle Fowl, Spotted Dove, Koel, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Common Myna, Eurasian Collared Dove, Black Drongo, Black- rumped Flameback, Chestnut-shouldered Petronia, Jungle Babbler, Red- vented Bulbul, Indian Robin, Purple Sunbird ,Oriental White-eye,Baya Weaver, White-browed Fantail. Little Grebe, Little Egret, Little Cormorant etc.
65. Reptiles: Common garden lizard, Common skink, Common Indian Monitor, Common tree snake, Spectacled cobra, Saw – scaled Viper.
66. Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: This sanctuary is outside the buffer zone (10 km) from project boundary. It sprawled in an area of 578 sq km. broadening across the Aravalli Range, Kumbhalgarh sanctuary covers parts of Rajsamand, Udaipur and Pali districts. The sanctuary provides natural abode to many creatures like Wolf, Leopards, Sloth bear, Hyena, jackal, Jungle cat, Sambhar, Nilgai, Chausingha (the four horned antelope), Chinkara and Hare.
67. It supports rich avifaunal diversity like Grey Jungle Fowl, Peacocks, Doves, Red Spur Owls, Parakeets, Golden Oriole, Bulbul, Dove, Grey Pigeons and White Breasted Kingfisher are traceable near the water holes
4.6.2. Forest Resources 68. As per the State Forest Report- 2009, Raj Samand district has 422 sq. km of area under the forest cover, i.e. 10.93 percent of its total geographical area. It has 131 sq. km of area under moderate dense forest and 291 sq. km of area under open forest. The forest types reported in the district are dry deciduous mixed forest and dry deciduous scrub
4.6.2.1 Flora
69. The forests reported in the study area are Reserve Forest, protected forest and unclassed forest. The nearest is protected (planted forest) is along the
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National Highway towards east and unclassed forest towards north and northwest. The forests reported in the buffer zone are Reserve Forest near Tijnnel and Biram ka Dhana. These forests are dry deciduous mixed forest and dry deciduous scrub type and are degraded due to lumbering by locals and over grazing by domesticated mammals.
70. In the Reserve, Protected and Unclassed forest, the dominant species reported are Acacia catechu, Diospyros melanoxylon, Boswellia serrata, Aegle marmelos, Lannea coromandelica, Capparis decidua, Anogeissum acuminate, Prosopis cineraria, Terminalia bellerica, Ziziphus mauritiana. Trees recorded with lower frequency of distribution are Acacia leucophloea, Acacia nilotica,
71. Other species with low frequency of distribution are Acacia Senegal, Ailanthus excels, Azadirachta indica, Bombax ceiba, Dalbergia sissoo, Grewia tilifolia, Jacaranda mimosaefolia, Lagerstroema parvifloria, Melia azedarach, Phoenix sylvestris, Pithecellobium dulce, , Syzygium cumini.
72. The ground cover of the forest shows scattered growth of shrubs, climbers and grasses. The shrubs with dominance distribution are Ziziphus nummularia, Calotropis gigantean, Calotropis procera, Acacia jacquemontii, Caesalpinia bonduc, Prosopis juliflora, Jatropha curcas, Leptadenia pyrotechnica, Pavonia odorata, Lantana Camara, etc.
73. The ground cover flora mainly comprise of Achyranthus aspera, Agave Americana, Aloe vera, Argemone mexicana, Datura hastuosa, Euphorbia chamaesyce, Euphorbia granulate, Solanum nigrum, Typha elephantine, etc. The climber commonly reported trailing over ground, on logs and other flora are Abrus precatorius, Asparagus racemosus, Cascuta reflexa, etc. The Commonly reported grasses are Apluda mutica, Cenchrus biflorus, Cynodon dactylon, Saccharum munja, Saccharum spontaneum and Vetivera zizanioides. Major portion of the forest area is mainly devoid of grasses due to poor quality of soil, rocks, over grazing by herbivorous and less rainfall. Mainly Xerophytic species are noticed covering the ground.ipus xylopyrus etc.
4.6.2.2 Planted protected Forest
74. Planted protected forest has been reported adjacent to National Highways – 8. The plantation is carried out by forest department. The trees reported in the planted are Neem (Azadirachta indica), Black Siris (Albizia lebbeck), White siris (Albizia procera), Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo),
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Gulmohar (Delonix regia), Gulhar (Ficus racemosa), Jamun (Syzygium cumini), Kikar (Pithecellobium dulce).
75. Naturally growing flora reported along the planted protected forest are Phoenix sylvestris, Calotropis gigantean, Calotropis procera, Acacia jacquemontii, Prosopis juliflora, Jatropha curcas, Leptadenia pyrotechnica, etc.
76. Floristic survey of the forest area witnesses degraded type habitats. The tree species recorded during the time of survey are of common type. None of the tree species recorded belongs to the endangered list of IUCN Red Data Book- 2009.
4.6.2.3 Fauna
77. Mammalian species reported in this forest area, based on interaction with forest department people and Forest working Plan are Monkey (Macaca mulata), Langoor (Presbytis entellus), Leopard (Panther pardus), Jungle cat (Felis chaus), Common Mongoose (Herpestes edwerdsi), Jackal (Canis aureus), Indian Fox (Vuples bengalensi), Hyaena (Hyaena hyaena), Palm Civet ( Paradoxarus hermaphrodites) Nilgai (Boselaphus traqocamelus), Chital (Axis axis), Five striped palm squirrel ( Funambulus pennant),Rat ( rattus rattus), Indian Procupine (Hystrix indica), Black Buck (Antilope Cervicarpa),etc. These wild mammals have different behavioral response in terms of feeding, territorial response, circadian cycle and tropic level. Some of them remains confined to the forest area and some like Nilgai and Sambar does not have defined territories, they are recorded outside the forest area in open agricultural field, scrub land covered with bushes and near water bodies.
78. Bird species reported in these forest are red jungle fowl ( Gallus gallus ), peacock (Pavo cristatus), green sandpiper (Tringo ochropus), Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris), ring rose parakeet (Psittacula karmen), jungle babbler ( Turdoides striata) Red wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus) and Shikra (Accipiter badius), Merops orientalis, Coracias bengalensis, Upupa epops, Treron phoenicoptera, Streptopelia chinensis, Streptopelia decaocto, Streptopelia senegalensis, Eudynamys scolopacea, lanius schach, Sturunus pagodarum, Acridotheres tristris, Corvus splendens, Copsychus saularis, Passer domestica, etc. Some of these birds are commonly noticed in the
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study area, near settlement, in agricultural fields, and in out skirts of Udaipur city mainly in search of food and water.
79. The climatic condition, edaphic factor, temperature make the forest and scrub land suitable for reptilian distribution. The reptilian species reported in these forests are Hemidactylus flaviviridis, Eublepharis macularivi, Calotes versicolor, Varanus beagalansis, Python molurui, Ptyas mucosus, Bungarus caeruleus, Naja naja, etc.
80. Among animal recorded in these forest mammals like Panther Pardus and Hyaena hyaena is declared Near Threatened by IUCN Red List – 2009.
4.6.3. Non-Forest Vegetations 4.6.3.1 Core Zone (Project Site)
81. The existing ecology in the core zone comprises of terrestrial habitat comprising of naturally growing trees followed wild growth of shrubs and grasses. These wild trees/shrubs reported at site are xerophytic type and has very less water requirement. It has undulating topography with rocky covered surface followed by red soil in plan area. No reserve forest, protected forest or unclassed forest area are recorded in core zone. The proposed site is scrub/waste land with no established habitat of avifauna, mammals and reptiles are noticed at and in close vicinity. No agricultural practice has been noticed in core zone and in inner buffer zone. The phytological studies of the proposed site witnesses scattered growth of trees (wild type), followed by shrubs and herbs. Trees like Khair, Kikar, Wild dates, Kair, Khejri and Neem are the only species reported at site.
Table 4.8 : List of Tree Species Reported at Site S.No Common Name Scientific Name Wild/Planted 1 Khair Acacia nilotica Wild Type 2 Neem Azadirachta indica Wild type 3 Bargad Phoenix sylvestris Wild type 4 Kikar Pithecellobium dulce Wild type 5 Kair Capparis decidua Wild type 6 Khejri Prosopis cineraria Wild type 7 Bargad Ficus benghalensis Planted
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Capparis deciduas Prosopis cineraria
Ficus benghalensis Acacia sp Figure 4.5 : Tree species Reported at the Project Site 82. The proposed project site witnesses growth of bushes and grasses in scattered fashion. Bushes like Lantana camara, Calotropis procera Ziziphus nummularia, Acacia jacquemontii, shows dominance in distribution followed by other species.
83. Green lustrous grasses are absent. Grasses are mainly noticed in patches in scattered fashion, where soil is fertile, and contains moisture. Major portion of the site is devoid of vegetation.
Table 4.9 : List of Bushes and Grasses Reported at Site S.No Common Name Scientific Name Wild/Planted 1. Apple of sodam Calotropis procera Wild Type 2. Jharbair Ziziphus nummularia Wild type 3. Baon Acacia jacquemontii Wild type 4. Lantana Lantana camara Wild Type 5. Dub grass Cynodon dactylon Wild type 6. - Heteropogon contortus Wild type 7. Munj Saccharum munja Wild type 8. - Cenchrus biflorus Wild type
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Lantana camara Bushes of Acacia nilotica Figure 4.6 : Bushes Reported at the Project Site 84. Mammals – During primary survey no wild mammals like field mouse, shrew, and squirrels, mongoose are sited during the time of survey. The locals villagers conforms the presence of mammals like field mouse and mongoose in the proposed area. Domesticated mammals like goat and dogs are directly sighted. No burrows, tracks, trail, pugmark, spoors, etc. are sighted during active search from incidental sighting.
Table 4.10 : Common Mammals observed in the project site Sl. No. Scientific Name Common Name IUCN Red Data -2009 1 Capra hircus Goat L C 2 Canine sp Dog L C 3 Herpestes auropunctatus Mongoose L C 4 Funambulus pennanti Squarrel L C 5 Mus booduga Field mouse L C 6 Rattus rattus Rat L C 85. Avifauna - To study the avifauna distribution, survey was carried out at early morning (6 to 8 A.M) and in evening (4: 30 to 6 P.M) to record the bird species visiting the site. No nesting pattern was noticed. Some birds like Common Babbler, Crow, Koel, Indian roller, green Bea eater are directly sited and others like Myna, Sparrow and Parakeet etc were identified on the base of their calls.
Table 4.11 : Common Avifauna observed in the project site Sl. No. Scientific Name Common Name Identification IUCN Red method Data -2009 1. Turdeides caudatus Common Babbler Call LC 2. Streptopelia decaocto Ring Dove Sighted LC 3. Pycnonotus cafer Red vented Bulbul Sighted LC 4. Coracias benghalensis Indian Roller Sighted LC
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5. Merops orientalis Green Bee Eater Sighted LC 6. Passer domesticus House Sparrow Call LC 7. Corvus splendens Crow Call LC
Ring Dove Indian roller
Green bee eater Red vented Bulbul Figure 4.7 : Avifauna Reported at the Project Site 86. Amphibians and Reptiles: No amphibians and reptiles are recorded during the time of survey; this may be due to degraded habitat and due to anthropogenic activity along the proposed project site. The existing anthropogenic activities, grazing of domesticated mammals, lumbering and frequent movement has resulted habitat loss. No water bodies are reported in the core zone.
4.6.3.2 Buffer Zone (10 km Radius)
87. The area between core zone and 10 km from the project boundary is buffer zone. It comprises of forest area, scrub land, agricultural land and non forested area like roadside plantation and village woodlot.
88. Village Woodlot – These are naturally growing/planted trees on village community land. Florestic study of the village woodlot shows dominance of planted trees in comparison to wild trees. These trees provides timber, fruits
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and fodder for domesticated mammals. It regulated the microclimate of the area. It also provides nesting and seeds for small mammals, birds, reptiles and insect etc. Species of trees reported in the woodlots are Mango (Mangifera indica), Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo), Mahua (Madhua indica), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Bakain (Melia azaderach), Imli (Tamarinda indica), Ficus Bengalensis, Gulmohar (Delonix regia), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp), Siris (Albizzia lebback), Babul (Acacia catechu), Chilbil (Holoptelea integrifolia), Semal (Bombax ceiba), White Siris (Albizzia procera), Phoenix sylvestris etc. Tall grasses like Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) and Bambuaa aroundinacea), munj (Saccharum munja) are also noticed.
89. Road side Plantation - Trees are observed along the National Highways, State Highways and connecting village roads in the study area. These plantations are mostly carried out by forest department. Thick lustrous leaves with dense canopy were commonly noticed. These trees provide foraging, nesting and movement corridor for birds and small mammals. Planted trees like Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Siris (Albizzia lebback), Bakain (Melia azaderach), Gulmohar (Delonix regia), Gulhar (Ficus recemosa), tooth (Morus Alba) etc. were recorded along the National Highway and State highways. The village road connecting villages witness wild growth of Babul (Acacia catechu), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Chilbil (Holoptelea integrifolia), wild dates (Phoenix sylvestris). The undergrowth comprises of weeds like Lantana, Congress grass, Munja, Aristida sp., Cenchrus cilitaris etc.
90. Rural Ecosystem: The proposed project area has well established rural ecosystem comprising of agricultural land, fallow land, scrub land, village woodlots, farm forest, block plantation etc. These planted/green area regulated the regional micro climate and regional ecosystem of the proposed area. Major portion of the rural ecosystem is manmade followed by wild growth of trees, shrubs and grasses on fallow and scrub land. Detailed floristic survey was carried out to have an idea floral distribution, planted/wild trees reported and other associated habitat governs by it. Trees species reported in the manmade ecosystem are Sissoo (Dalbergia sissoo), Mahua (Madhua indica), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Bakain (Melia azaderach), Imli (Tamarinda indica), Ficus Bengalensis, Arjun (Terminalia arjuna), Gulmohar (Delonix regia), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus sp), Siris (Albizzia lebback), Kadamb (Anthocephalus indicus), Chilbil (Holoptelea integrifolia), Semal (Bombax
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ceiba), White Siris (Albizzia procera), Jackfruits (Artocarpus heterophyllus), Bail (Aegle marmelos), mango (Mangifera indica), etc. Tall grasses like Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) and Bambuaa aroundinacea are also noticed. These trees provide timbers, fruits and seeds for the local villagers. The naturally growing trees reported in the study area are Acacia catechu, Acacia leucophloea, Acacia nilotica, Acacia Senegal etc. These acacia species show dominance over other naturally growing species. Other species reported are Aegle marmelose, Azadirachta indica, boswellia serrata, Lannea coromandelica, Morus alba, Phoenix sylvestris, Prosopis cineraria, Ziziphus xylopyrus, etc. The dominance shrubs, herbs and grasses reported in the study area are Capparis deciduas, Prosopis juliflora, Xanthium strumarium, Zizipuis mauritiana, Zizipus nummularia, Argemone Mexicana, Calatropis procorea, Aristida adscensionis, Saccharum munja etc. They are commonly reported in fallow lands, agricultural waste land, bunds, undulating area, etc. These species regulate micro climate of the regional ecosystem. They provides sustainable environment for the establishment of mammalian, avifaunal, reptilian habitat.
91. Mammals: Detailed mammalian survey was carried out at early morning and the evening to have a rough idea of their distribution pattern and habitats. Same survey was repeated for two consecutive days to record mammalian distribution and their presence. In the buffer zone wild mammals like Nilgai, and Mongoose, are directly sited in open field. Other wild animals like Indian fox, Sambar, Spotted deer and monkey are reported by the farmers. Domesticate mammals like cow; goat, dog, buffalo, ox, etc are recorded in the field near the villages in buffer zone. No migratory route of wild mammals is reported buffer zone.
92. Avifauna: The buffer zone has moderate type of avifauna distribution. Birds like rock pigeon, myna, babbler, ring dove, sparrow, Koel, Brahmini Myna etc are directly noticed in scrub land, agricultural land, near villages and in urban area. The diversity and number of birds are much higher in urban landscape in comparison to the open area. This is mainly due to higher verities of fruit and seed bearing trees and easy availability of water.
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Table 4.12 : Common Avifauna observed in the Study Area Sl. Scientific Name Common Name Study Project Study Wildlife No. method Site Area Schedule 1 Acridotheres Common Myna Sited + IV tristis 2. Columba livia Blue Rock Sited + IV Pigeon 3. Corvus splendens House Crow Sited + V 4. Coracina macei Cuckoo shrike Sited + IV 5. Cutornix cutornix Quail Call method + IV 6. Dicrurous Drongo Sited + IV adsimilis 7. Eudynamys Koel Call method + IV scolopacea 8. Merops orientalis Green Bee Eater Sited + + IV 9. Milvus migrans Pariah Kite Sited + IV 10. Passer House Sparrow Sited + IV domesticus 11. Psittacula krameri Roseringed Call method + IV Parakeet 12. Pycnonotus cafer Red vented Sited + + IV Bulbul 13. Streptopelia Spotted Dove Sited + IV chinensis 14. Sturnus contra Pied Myna Call method + IV 15. Coracias Indian Roller Sited + + IV benghalensis 16. Bubulcus ibis Cattle Egrets Sited + IV 17 Streptopelia Ring dove Sited + + IV decaocto 18 Sturnus Brahminy myna Sited + IV pagodarum 19 Turdeides Common Sited + IV caudatus Babbler 21 Sturnus Brahminy myna Sited + IV pagodarum 22 Vanellus indicus Red-wattled Sited + IV Lapwing 23 Perdix perdix Grey partridges Secondary + IV source 24 Ploceus Baya Sited + IV philippinus 93. Reptiles: During the time of survey no reptilian species were noticed. The villagers mention the presence Agama (Agama tuberculata), lizard (Calotes variscolor), skink (Scincilla sp.), and Hemidactylus flavioirdis in field, agricultural waste land and scrub land. Among snakes Dhaman (Ptyas mucosa) are commonly noticed in field by farmers. Other snakes like Cobra (Naja naja), Banded Krait (Bungarus multicinctus), Russel viper (Vipera ruselii), are occasionally encountered by the farmers.
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4.6.4. Aquatic Ecosystem 94. No well established aquatic ecosystem has been reported in the core zone, inner buffer zone (2 km from project boundary) and buffer zone (10 km from project boundary). Details survey the area shows existence of seasonal streams, nallas and ponds. These seasonal water bodies are rain fed and dried up in post monsoon season.
4.7. Socio-economic Profile of the project affected villages 95. As per revenue records, the proposed project site includes lands in revenue boundary of Village: Baggad. The Socioeconomic profile of the village is given below.
4.7.1. Population 96. Total population of the Village: Baggad is 2135 out of which 1043 is male Population and 1092 is the female population with 384 numbers of household. The Average population per household is 5.56.
4.7.2. Sex ratio 97. The sex ratio of Village: Baggad is 1046.
4.7.3. SC/ST Population 98. General population is predominant in the villages. SC/ST population constitutes a small part of the population. A comparative Graph has been shown in Figure 4.8.
Figure 4.8 : General, SC and ST Population
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4.7.4. Literacy rate 99. The Literacy rate of Village: Baggad is 45.25 %. Male literacy rate is 62.70% and Female literacy Rate is 28.57%. A comparative Graph is presented in following figure.
Figure 4.9 : Literates and Illiterates 4.7.5. Workers profile 100. A considerable percentage (64%) of the population in village Baggad is Non- workers. A comparative Graph is given below.
Figure 4.10 : Workers profile of Village: Baggad 4.8. Infrastructure facilities 4.8.1. Educational Facilities 101. 3 primary and 1 Upper Primary School is present in Village: Baggad.
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4.8.2. Medical Facilities 102. One primary health sub-Centre is available in Baggad Village. All other medical facilities are at a distance mor than 10 km..
4.8.3. Drinking Water Facilities 103. Villagers are dependent on ground water for drinking water supply. Well, Tube well and handpumps are present in village. along with Tank water and Tap water Facilities.
4.8.4. Communication Facilities 104. One Post office and five telephone connections are there in Village: Baggad.
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